William Osgoode

William Osgoode
Chief Justice of Upper Canada
In office
1792–1794
Preceded bynew title
Succeeded byJohn Elmsley
Chief Justice of Lower Canada
In office
1794–1801
Preceded byWilliam Smith
Succeeded byHenry Allcock
Personal details
BornMarch 1754
DiedJanuary 17, 1824(1824-01-17) (aged 69)
Alma materChrist Church, Oxford
OccupationBarrister
ProfessionCanadian and English jurist
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William Osgoode (March 1754 – January 17, 1824) was the first Chief Justice of Upper Canada (now known as Ontario, Canada).